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01-10-2012, 10:13 AM
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01-10-2012, 10:14 AM
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
Your '98 202 was stunning by the way, always loved them.
01-10-2012, 10:20 AM
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Thanks! 202 will always have a special place in my heart, my first MB, had it for 4 years, showed me some great times. Interior was a bit flaky as most MBs from those years, but everything else was just rock solid and despite being quite slow, it was a joy to drive.
01-10-2012, 10:23 AM
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
You have the same color interior as me, if for some reason I decided to sell my custom Black Series steering wheel would you be interested?
01-10-2012, 11:03 AM
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01-10-2012, 12:09 PM
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
Ah right, forgot you had the two tone.
01-10-2012, 03:37 PM
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Dude, you're still the king 
Well, I was pretty dissapointed on the way to work this morning, heavy rear end vibration and I know the wheels were balanced to a pin so you know what that means... bad tire(s). I went back to my suspension tuner after work and we took all 4 wheels off and re-checked the balace and fitmanet, all is perfect and not a hint of movement in the steering wheel so we know it's all in the back end. I'm leaving for Kuwait tomorrow at 5am so when I get back late Thursday afternoon we are going to run a mass balance test on them, we both already know what the result is going to be.
So, here is the real kick to the *** - I bought those tires and had them shipped in from the US with the wheels because you cant get those rear sizes in the UAE (you can get the fronts though) - claiming warranty is going to be nasty for sure. I'm positive I'll have to send them back to the US then have another set sent over - shipping both ways at my expense...
Anyways, snapped 2 pics for you guys, sorry, not great, they were quick and taken inside the shop. Outside in the daylight they are spectacular, the car is getting so much attention on the roads the last day and a half I'm shocked. I think it's because the huge red calipers show know and people notice them first, then they look and notice the CF wheels. Got lots of 'thumbs up' today
Promise to get better pics when I get back, I hate it when work gets in the way of playing!
I like the carbon fiber wheel and your BBK but why with the smaller rotors? My friend's C55 with Brembo GT kit brake rotors and my Slk55 w'AMG performances package rotors almost completely filled the brake calipers. Your rotors look a little more then 1/2 in. too small.
01-10-2012, 11:41 PM
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They are larger than stock and all that was needed. A lot of guys stuff the largest rotor in there they can because they think it's better, not always so. More weight, more expensive to replace and no added benefit to the braking aspect of the car. Remember, once the caliper clamps down and locks up with the rotor its the tires you have that do the rest of the job.
This kit was selected by my suspension and brake tuner to whom builds, operates, drives and maintains their own race team and cars - they know what they are doing. The calipers I have on my track car back home are far smaller than these and they worked just fine too.
This kit was selected by my suspension and brake tuner to whom builds, operates, drives and maintains their own race team and cars - they know what they are doing. The calipers I have on my track car back home are far smaller than these and they worked just fine too.
01-11-2012, 12:41 AM
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I'm sure it work fine or more then what you need but too bad, you got one of the best performance Brembo brake caliper "GT" version and not gonna use it to the full potential the way it designed for.
01-11-2012, 12:48 AM
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Ya, I'm just going to use them to stop the car...
01-11-2012, 01:07 AM
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01-11-2012, 04:47 AM
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October 1 2013 is the plan for now.
01-12-2012, 08:26 AM
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'05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)
I should know Saturday morning before I head to Egypt if it will be for sale - I've got a pretty adventurous plan in mind but first need to see if it is possible and if so, what the overall costs would be.
Please keep in mind that it is not black, it was custom made to match my interior, "MB Stone".
UPDATE ON THE WHEELS/TIRES
got back from Kuwait and immediately took the car in for mass balance and other tire/wheel tests. As expected, the wheels are perfect, not even the slightest run out or deviation - 360 Forged has supplied me with a spectacular product!
Now, the tires...
Both rears, yeah, both are crap and need to be replaced. Fronts are fine but the two rears are obviously blems. So, now the negotiating begins on getting them shipped back to the US and getting another sent over - pretty sure I'm going to get stuck paying the shipping both ways...
Please keep in mind that it is not black, it was custom made to match my interior, "MB Stone".
UPDATE ON THE WHEELS/TIRES
got back from Kuwait and immediately took the car in for mass balance and other tire/wheel tests. As expected, the wheels are perfect, not even the slightest run out or deviation - 360 Forged has supplied me with a spectacular product!
Now, the tires...
Both rears, yeah, both are crap and need to be replaced. Fronts are fine but the two rears are obviously blems. So, now the negotiating begins on getting them shipped back to the US and getting another sent over - pretty sure I'm going to get stuck paying the shipping both ways...
01-13-2012, 02:46 AM
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I've really got to haul my DSLR (Canon 5D MK2) out one of these days and get some good pics of the car but until then for those of you who have asked, here is a pic that gives a better idea of how the new wheels add an agressive edge to the car;
Unfortunately my little point and shoot doesn't capture the darks too well, it adjusts for the white and seems to contrast too heavily. Anyways, when I get back from Cairo I'll try and make a point of getting a few better detailed pics.
Unfortunately my little point and shoot doesn't capture the darks too well, it adjusts for the white and seems to contrast too heavily. Anyways, when I get back from Cairo I'll try and make a point of getting a few better detailed pics.
01-13-2012, 09:41 AM
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01-28-2012, 06:31 AM
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Went and visited the guy that's going to be doing the audio/video install for me - I feel pretty good about the plan I have. Should find out in the next day or so when I can drop the car off. On the way home I picked up this;
Should make track days more fun
Should make track days more fun
01-30-2012, 06:53 PM
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I've got the same camera! Awesome for sports.
See below a couple samples
It has a waterproof case that still catches sound - this is pretty much what we do all summer down in Texas Surf:
http://youtu.be/YAeVFfI75uc
Here are a few random shots with the go-pro on my car......
http://youtu.be/do6raXIKd7E
See below a couple samples
It has a waterproof case that still catches sound - this is pretty much what we do all summer down in Texas Surf:
http://youtu.be/YAeVFfI75uc
Here are a few random shots with the go-pro on my car......
http://youtu.be/do6raXIKd7E
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01-31-2012, 01:56 AM
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Good to hear you like the GoPro Jeff, after I bought it I was happy to see it Has a 60m depth rating, I can use it for scuba diving now - in full definition
I'm really hoping to get back to Dubai for the track day this weekend, if I do make it back I'll get the little camera mounted and get some film. I also recently bought the new Sony 3D vid cam (dual lenses and dual processors), I'm going to set that up in the car between the front seats and get some video as well. I figured that would be awesome to watch at home on the big 63" 3D TV and also serve as a good review of my driving.
Always looking at ways of improving.
PS : Awesome helmet cam vid!
I'm really hoping to get back to Dubai for the track day this weekend, if I do make it back I'll get the little camera mounted and get some film. I also recently bought the new Sony 3D vid cam (dual lenses and dual processors), I'm going to set that up in the car between the front seats and get some video as well. I figured that would be awesome to watch at home on the big 63" 3D TV and also serve as a good review of my driving.
Always looking at ways of improving.
PS : Awesome helmet cam vid!
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